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Taco calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of taco contains 226 calories, with 8.9 g of protein, 19.9 g of carbohydrate and 12.7 g of fat. It provides 3.9 g of fiber and 0.9 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 16% Carbs 35% Fat 49%
How taco compares
Per 100 g, against the closest prepared foods in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taco | 226 kcal | 8.9 g | 19.9 g | 12.7 g |
| Taco Bell original taco with beef cheese and lettuce | 229 kcal | 8.9 g | 19.9 g | 12.7 g |
| Egg meat and cheese turnover | 228 kcal | 7.9 g | 20.7 g | 12.6 g |
| Cheese tamale | 216 kcal | 9 g | 18 g | 12 g |
| Burger King Whopper | 233 kcal | 10.7 g | 18.6 g | 12.8 g |
Nutrition facts for taco
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 226 kcal |
| Protein | 8.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 19.9 g |
| Fat | 12.7 g |
| Fiber | 3.9 g |
| Sugar | 0.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.4 g |
| Salt | 1 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in taco
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93 µg | 39% |
| Selenium | 9.2 µg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.8 mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 178 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3 µg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.25 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.6 mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 9% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common taco servings
How many calories in a portion of taco — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 each taco (69 g) | 156 kcal | 6 g | 14 g | 9 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 226 kcal | 9 g | 20 g | 13 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in taco?
Taco has 226 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in taco?
Taco contains 8.9 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in taco?
Taco contains 0.9 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
How much fiber does taco have?
Taco has 3.9 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these taco calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
Related foods
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #170689 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
